Lead Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Bartlett & West•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Bartlett & West is an employee-owned engineering, technology, and professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, with 19 offices across seven Midwestern states. The company emphasizes service to clients, communities, and colleagues. The Lead Project Engineer designs civil engineering projects and serves as a technical specialist in water and wastewater engineering. Projects may include pipeline distribution systems, elevated and ground storage, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion structures, water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and wastewater collection systems. The role may also serve as an internal consulting resource and may act as Engineer of Record for project plans and documents. Working closely with project managers, the engineer helps define project scope, meet client expectations, support contract pricing, provide engineering services, oversee quality, identify and manage project resources, and meet deadlines and profitability goals. The role manages engineering work, coordinates with other disciplines, and typically supports multiple clients and complex projects at once. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required, with a minimum expectation of 20% depending on project needs. A driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
At least 8 years of engineering experience in water and wastewater.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure; must obtain licensure in company-required states as soon as possible.
Knowledge of pipeline distribution systems, elevated and ground storage tanks, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, treatment plants, pump stations, and/or water collection systems.
Effective verbal and written communication, listening, reading, and proofreading skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain client and employee relationships.
Ability to lead, train, and mentor others.
Customer service orientation, collaboration, negotiation, and political awareness.
Analytical and critical-thinking skills and ability to achieve business results.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage an appropriate level of detail.
Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and resolving problems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and software as needed.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
Good time management and ability to handle complex, deadline-driven workloads.
Ability to work independently and successfully within a team.
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion; minimum travel is 20% depending on projects.
Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, ArcGIS, and water modeling software.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical specialist on water and wastewater projects.
Develop plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects, including pipeline distribution, storage tanks, water supply, irrigation and diversion systems, treatment plants, pump stations, and collection systems.
Perform environmental studies and prepare technical reports.
Use engineering design and analysis software to design and analyze projects.
Work with vendors to select pumps, pipe materials, valves, treatment equipment, storage tanks, SCADA systems, and metering equipment.
Evaluate sites, alternative solutions, costs, and other considerations to address client needs.
Provide internal technical advice to project managers preparing proposals and client presentations.
Collaborate with project managers on planning, scope, concepts, strategies, task organization, effort estimates, fees, risk management, resources, schedules, costs, and budgets.
Direct, manage, and participate in project deliverable production, including signing and sealing work products as a Registered Professional Engineer when applicable.
Prepare preliminary studies, plans, and cost estimates; oversee studies and final reports; define and oversee design processes; and produce designs and plans.
Conduct project status and review meetings and develop specifications and contract documents.
Participate in bidding, contract award, and contract administration oversight.
Monitor and maintain quality across project deliverables.
Conduct site investigations and document existing conditions in reports.
Provide input on monthly project accounting, including review of project time and expense charges.
Coordinate with project managers and team leaders to oversee and direct engineers and technicians assigned to projects.
Foster communication and collaboration among project team members, provide constructive performance feedback, and coach team members.
Provide project team performance information to team leaders, Delivery/Marketing leaders, or project managers.
Keep current with engineering trends and methods, participate in relevant professional organizations, and maintain professional licensure in required states.
Analyze project issues and recommend efficient, cost-effective solutions.
Select materials and equipment based on performance, cost, and operation and maintenance considerations.
Perform field quality assurance and quality control, including field observations and materials testing, as needed.
Serve as a water and wastewater consultant during construction.
Visit clients and job sites as needed to support projects and business development.